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July 2010

  1. Friday 16 July 2010 - Nine new classrooms replace seven transportables at Kingsway Christian College

    Kingsway Christian College was delighted to receive a $3 million grant through the Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) element of the Building the Education Revolution (BER) program. Kingsway Christian College in the northern suburbs of Perth provides education for students in Kindergarten to Year 12 with an enrolment of over a thousand students. (continues...)

  2. Friday 2 July 2010 - High praise from Principal for BER project

    Malkara School in the ACT is dedicated to providing education to students with special early childhood needs. The school has recently benefited from a $75,000 classroom refurbishment funded under the National School Pride (NSP) element of the Building the Education Revolution (BER). (continues...)

June 2010

  1. Friday 25 June 2010 - 600th house completed in Nation Building program

    This week Defence Housing Australia has delivered the 600th house funded by the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  2. Friday 25 June 2010 - Local MP commends Nation Building in Ipswich

    Last week Mr Shayne Neumann, Member for Blair helped out with the construction on one of a total 111 Defence houses in Ipswich being built with funds provided through the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  3. Friday 18 June 2010 - Corowa South Public School has a permanent home for its books

    Corowa South Public School overlooking the Murray River and on the New South Wales and Victorian border has a new permanent library. (continues...)

  4. Thursday 10 June 2010 - Students undercover at Cooran State School

    Cooran State School, situated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, celebrated their new $2 million undercover sports court and resource centre on 21 May 2010. (continues...)

  5. Thursday 3 June 2010 - Nation Building funded defence houses finished in Townsville

    This week Defence Housing Australia (DHA) announced the completion of all 118 Nation Building- Economic Stimulus Plan (NB-ESP) funded houses in Townsville. (continues...)

May 2010

  1. Friday 27 May 2010 - Community recycles classroom of ‘the boy from Bassendean’

    Casa Mia Montessori Community School in Bassendean, Western Australia has a new library that was once a classroom attended by Rolf Harris. (continues...)

  2. Friday 21 May 2010 - New library opened at Graceville State School, QLD

    The Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd was on hand yesterday to open newly built and refurbished facilities at Graceville State School, Queensland. (continues...)

  3. Friday 14 May 2010 - Sporting around at Aranda Primary, ACT

    Students at Aranda Primary School are making the most of their newly installed sporting facilities provided under the Australian Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  4. Friday 14 May 2010 - Refurbishment work at Ainslie School, Canberra

    Ainslie School is one of Canberra’s oldest, and is undergoing significant change with funding provided under the Australian Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  5. Thursday 13 May 2010 - Completed upgrade to Warwick Saleyards, QLD

    The regional community of Warwick, located 130 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, has celebrated the official opening of the Warwick Saleyards upgrade.(continues...)

  6. Thursday 13 May 2010 - Infrastructure Projects open across the Mid Murray, SA

    The Mid Murray community, South Australia has celebrated the opening of sixteen projects which will provide much-needed sporting, recreation and community facilities across the region.(continues...)

  7. Tuesday 11 May 2010 - Building the Education Revolution boost for Snug Primary, Tasmania

    Snug Primary, located in Snug; a small coastal town on the Channel Highway 30 kilometres south of Hobart, is celebrating its new school facilities provided under the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan. (continues...)

  8. Friday 7 May 2010 - New facilities for One Mile State School, QLD

    One Mile State School this week officially celebrated the opening of new facilities built with funding provided under the Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan.  (continues...)

  9. Friday 7 May 2010 - Refurbished facilities for Aspect Central Coast School, NSW

    Aspect Central Coast School, located in Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast last week officially celebrated the opening of its refurbished school facilities. (continues...)

  10. Thursday 6 May 2010 - Safety upgrade in Gippsland complete

    Safety work at the intersection of the Princes Highway and Post Office Place at Traralgon is now complete. (continues...)

April 2010

  1. Wednesday 28 April 2010 - Defence homes completed in Tasmania
  2. Tuesday 27 April 2010 - Eight new Defence homes for Point Lonsdale
  3. Friday 23 April 2010 - New facilities opened at Helidon State School, Queensland
  4. Friday 23 April 2010 - New hall almost complete at New Lambton South Public School, NSW
  5. Thursday 15 April 2010 - Building the Education Revolution breaks new ground in Esperance, WA
  6. Monday 12 April 2010 - Defence houses completed in Cairns
  7. Friday 09 April 2010 - Fraser Coast Anglican College, Hervey Bay leads the way
  8. Wednesday 7 April 2010 - Social Housing Initiative to deliver 19 new affordable homes in Ballina
  9. Wednesday 7 April 2010 - New facilities open at Middlemount Community School, QLD
  10. Thursday, 1 April 2010 - Tropical style demonstration house completed in Darwin

March 2010

  1. Wednesday 31 March 2010 - New Playground for Subiaco community, WA
  2. Wednesday 31 March 2010 - Defence Housing Australia completes half of its overall housing target
  3. Thursday 25 March 2010 - Technology upgrades makes learning easier for students at Thomas Pattison School, NSW
  4. Thuraday 25 March 2010 - Facilities open at Ouse District High School, TAS
  5. Friday 19 Month Year - Refurbishment underway at Noarlunga TAFE Campus, SA
  6. Thursday 18 March 2010 - Boom gates and flashing lights boost safety at rail crossings in Queensland
  7. Thursday 18 March 2010 - 10 new defence homes complete in Canberra, ACT.
  8. Wednesday 17 March 2010 - Upgrades boost outdoor activities for students at Junee Public School
  9. Tuesday 16 March 2010 - Innovative social housing development underway in Brisbane
  10. Thursday 11 March 2010 - East-west rail corridor upgrade progressing strongly
  11. Thursday 11 March 2010 - Tasmanian tourism boost with three capes track
  12. Thursday 11 March 2010 - Townsville's 'arterial' injection in transport
  13. Thursday 4 March 2010 - New multipurpose auditorium opens in Cardinia, Victoria
  14. Tuesday 2 March 2010 - Bellerive Oval lights up
  15. Tuesday 2 March 2010 - Community Infrastructure making a splash in Mildura

February 2010

  1. Tuesday 23 February 2010 - Safety increased at South Australian level crossing
  2. Friday 19 February 2010 - Changes announced to Home Insulation Program and Solar Hot Water Rebate
  3. Friday 19 February 2010 - Deputy Prime Minister visits new facilities at Bellaire Primary School in Highton, Victoria
  4. Monday 15 February 2010 - Facilities opened at Victoria’s Westbourne Grammar School
  5. Thursday 11 February 2010 - Extensive Refurbishment for Alberton Primary School
  6. Wednesday 10 February 2010 - More Rail Projects Completed
  7. Friday 5 February 2010 - Upgrade for Traralgon Intersection
  8. Thursday 4 February 2010 - La Trobe Valley construction company builds 22 social housing dwellings
  9. Wednesday 3 February 2010 - Progress Report released

January 2010

  1. Friday 29 January 2010 - Completion of another major rail project
  2. Friday 29 January 2010 - Snowy Mountains Grammar School BER Opening
  3. Friday 29 January 2010 - Work commences on new social housing development in ACT
  4. Friday 22 January 2010 - Ebor celebrates completion of first NSW P21 project
  5. Thursday 14 January 2010 - New facilities for Leighland Christian School, Tasmania.
  6. Friday 8 January 2010 - New home provided to family of nine in WA
  7. Tuesday 5 January 2010 - Completion of the Cootamundra to Parkes Track Upgrade, NSW
  8. Tuesday 5 January 2010 - ACT public housing flats receive a well deserved upgrade
  9. December 2009

    1. Thursday 24 December 2009 - Economic Stimulus Plan continues to deliver as 2009 draws to a close
    2. Wednesday 23 December 2009 - Work starts on $310 million Banora Point upgrade
    3. Tuesday 22 December 2009 - BER funding improves school environment in the Hawkesbury, NSW
    4. Monday 21 December 2009 - Passing loop at Kilbride upgraded Friday 18 December 2009 - Refurbished science lab for St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart
    5. Friday 11 December 2009 - Construction begins at Balgowlah North and Seaforth Public Schools, NSW
    6. Friday 11 December 2009 - St. Andrew’s Grammar, Perth welcomes new additions Thursday 10 December 2009 - Glenorchy City Council area benefits from new community infrastructure
    7. Friday 4 December 2009 - Defence Housing continue to deliver new houses ahead of schedule
    8. Wednesday 2 December 2009 - Flashing lights for level crossing

    November 2009

    1. Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Installation of more boom gates in NSW
    2. Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Work Underway on Newell Highway Black Spots
    3. Friday 20 November 2009 - First sod turned on new Defence Homes in Brisbane
    4. Wednesday 18 November 2009 - School projects benefit local construction company in Adelaide
    5. Friday 13 November 2009 - Construction progressing well at Mirrabooka Primary School, Western Australia
    6. Friday 13 November 2009 - Safety upgrade in Nambucca now complete
    7. Wednesday 11 November 2009 - Work underway at Pennington Primary School, South Australia
    8. Tuesday 10 November 2009 - Social Housing Initiative to deliver new homes in north Queensland
    9. Friday 6 November 2009 - First completed Primary Schools for the 21st Century project opened
    10. Thursday 5 November 2009 - Social housing works underway in Oatlands, Tasmania
    11. Monday 2 November 2009 - Students enjoy new outdoor facilities at St Georges Road Primary School, Victoria

    October 2009

    1. Thursday 29 October 2009 - Building the Education Revolution works underway at Hackham East Schools, South Australia
    2. Tuesday 27 October 2009 - Construction in full swing at Beaumaris North Primary School, Victoria
    3. Friday 23 October 2009 - Nuriootpa Primary School projects having a positive impact in local community
    4. Friday 23 October 2009 - Defence Housing constructions near complete in Lyons, Darwin
    5. Friday 23 October 2009 - NSW border to Acacia Ridge rail upgrade underway
    6. Thursday 22 October 2009 - New eco-resource centre for St Brigid’s Primary School, Gold Coast
    7. Friday 16 October 2009 - New lease of life for Huntingdale Primary School, Western Australia
    8. Friday 16 October 2009 - Final plans announced for Anthony’s Cutting upgrade, Victoria
    9. Thursday 15 October 2009 - Tenders called for construction of Bulahdelah Bypass, NSW
    10. Monday 12 October 2009 - BoysTown reports good progress on the upgrade of three Port Pirie properties, in South Australia.
    11. Friday 9 October 2009 - Defence Housing construction in the Top End
    12. Wednesday 7 October 2009 - South Australian architectural firm benefits from Building the Education Revolution
    13. Friday 2 October 2009 - New library for Bellaire Primary School, Victoria
    14. Friday 2 October 2009 - Construction underway at WA primary schools
    15. Friday 2 October 2009 - New community kitchen for St Peters Town Hall, Sydney
    16. Thursday 1 October 2009 - School construction supporting local small businesses and jobs in NSW

    September 2009

    1. Wednesday 30 September 2009 - Defence Housing Australia making strong progress
    2. Friday 25 September 2009 - Foundation laid at Highbury Primary School, South Australia
    3. Thursday 24 September 2009 - Welcome upgrades to popular Boronia Park, Sydney
    4. Wednesday 23 September 2009 - Contract signed for 650th Defence house
    5. Monday 21 September 2009 - Installation of more boom gates in NSW
    6. Friday 18 September 2009 - Mandurah Entrance Road commences almost 12 months ahead of schedule
    7. Wednesday 16 September 2009 - Over 290 new homes for the ACT under Stage Two, Social Housing Initiative
    8. Monday 14 September 2009 - Alliance partners announced for Western Highway realignment project
    9. Wednesday 09 September 2009 - California Gully Primary School, Victoria, proud of campus improvements
    10. Tuesday 08 September 2009 - Camp Hill Primary School, Victoria welcomes new construction
    11. Friday 04 September 2009 - First new houses in Tasmania completed
    12. Friday 04 September 2009 - Works underway at Star of the Sea School, South Australia
    13. Wednesday 02 September 2009 - Major social housing project underway in Tasmania

    August 2009

    1. Friday 28 August 2009 - Round Three of Primary Schools for the 21st Century announced
    2. Friday 28 August 2009 - Progress Report released
    3. Wednesday 26 August 2009 - Five million bricks ordered in New South Wales
    4. Wednesday 26 August 2009 - Coastal Walk up and running
    5. Friday 21 August 2009 - Banora Point Upgrade moves ahead
    6. Wednesday 19 August 2009 - First new social housing construction in the ACT now complete
    7. Friday 14 August 2009 - Work begins on new Eddison Park Youth Recreation Facility, ACT
    8. Friday 14 August 2009 - Students return to refurbished schools in Western Australia
    9. Friday 14 August 2009 - 21st Century learning environments for Victorian schools
    10. Tuesday 11 August 2009 - Victorian Schools on track to complete National School Pride projects
    11. Monday 10 August 2009 - Over Seymour – Wodonga rail track upgrade reaches milestone
    12. Monday 10 August 2009 - Over Parkes to Cootamundra rail track upgrade gets underway
    13. Wednesday 5 August 2009 - Queensland Primary School enjoys upgraded facilities

    July 2009

    1. Friday 31 July 2009 - Early works on the M80 Ring Road deliver benefits for motorists
    2. Thursday 30 July 2009 - Northern Expressway project reaches major milestone
    3. Wednesday 29 July 2009 - More level crossing upgrades completed in Victoria
    4. Tuesday 28 July 2009 - New hall for Paringa Park Primary School, South Australia
    5. Friday 24 July 2009 - Construction underway at Canterbury College, Queensland
    6. Thursday 23 July 2009 - Townsville Defence housing constructions on track
    7. Friday 17 July 2009 - Social Housing Initiative well underway in South Australia
    8. Tuesday 14 July 2009 - Next stage of Ipswich Motorway underway
    9. Friday 10 July 2009 - Construction set to commence at Clovelly Park Primary School, South Australia
    10. Tuesday 7 July 2009 - Investing in the East Kimberley
    11. Tuesday 7 July 2009 - Insulation industry says new jobs likely to rise
    12. Wednesday 1 July 2009 - New science and language centres in schools across Australia

    June 2009

    1. Friday 26 June 2009 - Canberra Defence constructions to begin soon
    2. Thursday 25 June 2009 - Support for 32 TAFE Institutes across Australia
    3. Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Construction set to commence on new social housing units in Gladesville, Sydney
    4. Wednesday 24 June 2009 - Support for urgent school repairs in North Queensland
    5. Tuesday 16 June 2009 - Defence homes completed ahead of schedule
    6. Monday 15 June 2009 - Deputy Prime Minister announces $6.3 billion in school funding
    7. Thursday 11 June 2009 - Maintenance work supports tenants and local jobs in Southern NSW
    8. Friday 5 June 2009 - New homes underway in Queanbeyan
    9. Thursday 4 June 2009 - Run down unit complex in Tasmania set for refurbishment
    10. Tuesday 2 June 2009 - Prime Minister visits construction site in the Top End

    May 2009

    1. Friday 29 May 2009 - Positive response to industry information sessions in Victoria
    2. Thursday 28 May 2009 - First level crossing upgrades completed in Victoria
    3. Monday 25 May 2009 - First new home completed in NSW
    4. Friday 22 May 2009 - Social housing refurbishment offers family a fresh start in WA
    5. Friday 22 May 2009 - Social housing upgrades in Melbourne’s outer east
    6. Thursday 21 May 2009 - Funding delivered to 3,496 schools
    7. Thursday 21 May 2009 - Seymour to Wodonga rail project underway
    8. Wednesday 20 May 2009 - Defence Housing Australia supports 20 new apprenticeships
    9. Wednesday 20 May 2009 - New social housing in Hackham, South Australia
    10. Tuesday 19 May 2009 - Sleepers signal the start of the Cootamundra to Parkes upgrade
    11. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - Projects announced under the Community Infrastructure Program
    12. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - New Defence homes underway in Darwin
    13. Tuesday 12 May 2009 - Progress continues on Defence homes in Townsville
    14. Friday 8 May 2009 - Round One of the $12.4 billion Primary Schools for the 21St Century announced
    15. Thursday 7 May 2009 - Work begins on the Hunter Valley rail network
    16. Wednesday 6 May 2009 - Waterworld Aquatics Centre and heritage listed Woodville Town Hall set for refurbishment
    17. Friday 1 May 2009 - Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape receives funding for Tracks

    April 2009

    1. Thursday 30 April 2009 - Refurbishment complete on the first social housing property in the ACT
    2. Wednesday 29 April 2009 - Roll out of the Economic Stimulus Plan: Progress Report
    3. Wednesday 29 April 2009 - Support for community infrastructure projects in Sydney
    4. Tuesday 28 April 2009 - New gym flooring for Wodonga West Primary School
    5. Friday 24 April 2009 - Record response to build new homes in NSW
    6. Thursday 23 April 2009 - NSW Appoints Managing Contractors to Deliver Building the Education Revolution Projects
    7. Thursday 23 April 2009 - Work Underway on the Brighton Bypass
    8. Wednesday 22 April 2009 - Contracts signed and work about to get underway on New Defence Homes in Darwin
    9. Thursday 16 April 2009 - Concrete Poured and Work Underway on New Defence Homes in Brisbane
    10. Tuesday 14 April 2009 - Full Duplication of Hume Highway One Step Closer
    11. Tuesday 14 April 2009 - New housing plan to provide new homes and support jobs
    12. Tuesday 7 April 2009 - Boost for social housing and jobs
    13. Tuesday 7 April 2009 - $950million Jobs and Training Package Announced
    14. Sunday 5 April 2009 - Round One funding rolls out to schools
    15. Friday 3 April 2009 - The Prime Minister is in London attending the G20 Summit

    March 2009

    1. Monday 30 March 2009 - Prime Minister meets with US President to discuss global financial crisis